
Urban Neighbors- biodiversity in urban Los Angeles
Los Angeles growth and urban sprawl Los Angeles is a thriving city with a population of just over 9.8 million. The city spans 4,751...

Why I won't buy a ticket to swim with the dolphins
Disclaimer: Before you read on, I think it is noteworthy to discuss my position on zoos versus entertainment. I am currently attending a...

A grad student in Peru
This past summer I set off on a remarkable adventure to Batan Grande, Peru to work with Spectacled Bear Conservation Society (SBC) as an...

Gone batty! My week at Lubee Bat Conservancy
Early in November, I set out to Gainesville, Florida to attend a Fruit Bat Husbandry Course hosted by Lubee Bat Conservancy. The annual...

Inspiration to last all year...my weekend at WCN
In 2015, I attended my first Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) Expo in San Francisco. Basically, it is an action packed day full of...

Meatless Monday (well, Tuesday) Menu! Get ready for Taco Tuesday, vegan style.
The bad news is, it is Tuesday. The good news is, its taco Tuesday! Ready for some delicious vegan tacos? Below I have posted this...

Harambee...the truth about co-existence
Harambe, the Gorilla died May 28th, 2016 at the Cincinnati Zoo. Courtesty of Reuters While this incident may have happened a few months...

Not ALL zoos are bad...
There is a lot of talk, especially over the past few years about captivity of animals and whether it is a good or bad. With the...

An Open Letter to the Environmentally Challenged
If you were to ask me if I was, myself, an "environmentalist" (or "activist", or "conservationist", or anything with a similar...

The Colorado Lagoon: A Story about Survival
Recently I visited the Colorado Lagoon in Long Beach, on a mission to capture the beauty of this unique open space. The Lagoon is...